Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 base salary + comprehensive benefits

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Own network reliability, performance, and security in a high-stakes, always-on environment
• Work hands-on with modern LAN, WAN, and wireless infrastructure—not a ticket-only role
• High-impact position with real design authority, not just maintenance
• Competitive compensation plus exceptional benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with profit sharing, PTO, FSA, and family-building support)
• Join a mission-driven organization that invests heavily in secure, dependable internal technology

Location

On-site in Boston, MA
This role is designed for someone who thrives working closely with IT teammates and stakeholders in person.
Relocation assistance not available.

About Our Client

Our client is a premier law firm serving the innovation economy, partnering with pioneering founders, emerging companies, and market leaders. The firm treats internal technology as a strategic asset and invests in best-in-class infrastructure to ensure security, uptime, and performance across the organization.

Role Overview

This Senior Network Engineer will take end-to-end ownership of the firm’s network infrastructure, ensuring stability, scalability, and security across all environments. The role combines hands-on technical work with design, planning, and vendor coordination in a fast-paced, high-expectations environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and optimize network architectures across LAN, WAN, and wireless environments
• Install, configure, and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers
• Monitor network performance, analyze traffic, and lead root-cause resolution of outages
• Implement and maintain network security controls to protect against cyber threats and unauthorized access
• Forecast capacity needs and plan upgrades to improve speed, resilience, and scalability
• Partner with vendors on escalations, support contracts, and technical issue resolution
• Maintain clear documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and troubleshooting guides
• Support infrastructure projects and other duties as needed in a dynamic environment

Requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on network infrastructure experience (LAN, WAN, and wireless)
• Strong fundamentals in TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, BGP, OSPF, and network security
• Proven experience diagnosing and resolving complex, multi-layer network issues
• Hands-on experience with multi-vendor network hardware
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Computer Science, IT, or related), or equivalent professional experience

Strong Plus Factors

• Experience in an AmLaw 200 or larger law firm
• Relevant networking certifications
• Involvement with ILTA or similar professional organizations

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Benefits

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• High standards, sharp teammates, and a culture that values expertise and accountability
• Work that truly matters—uptime, performance, and security are mission-critical
• Opportunity to design, improve, and modernize systems end-to-end
• Benefits built to support long-term wellbeing, stability, and family needs
• A respected organization with the resources and trust to let you do your best work

Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid time off